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Getting Compensation For Those In Worcester Hurt In Car Accidents

Insurance adjusters want you to settle the case yourself. They understand that by settling yourself without an attorney, you will get less money. This is because the insurance company has an experienced legal staff and attorneys to fight against your claim. Also, you can make mistakes during negotiation or simply may not understand the kind of compensation required to cover your costs. Finally, car accident injuries like whiplash and back injuries can manifest themselves later on after you have settled and have no recourse to request additional compensation.

Reputable, Trusted Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys

The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C., has some of the most respected personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts. Our lawyers help clients located in Boston, Framingham, Springfield and other areas in Massachusetts. We understand state law governing car accidents as well as insurance policies that base payments upon damages, pain and suffering, scarring, and loss of earning capacity.

You deserve representation that knows how to fight for the maximum compensation. Call 508-762-4327 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.

Common Types Of Car Accidents

Our attorneys handle car accident claims, including those stemming from or involving:

Rear-end car collisions: Drivers are legally responsible for following at a safe distance and are responsible when rear-end accident occur.
Cellphone use: Cellphone use while driving is highly restricted in Massachusetts. And Massachusetts law totally prohibits texting while driving.
Highway crashes: Accidents on a highway often come about because of cars driving at high rates of speed and result in crashes that cause catastrophic injuries.
T-bones: T-bone crashes are common at intersections, and these broadside accidents, even at low speeds, leave vehicle occupants dealing with neck, back and other injuries.
Hit-and-runs: When drivers flee the scene of an accident, it is important to contact the police. However, even if the negligent driver is never found, you may be able to obtain compensation from your own insurance company.
Accidents involving teenage drivers: A young driver’s inexperience can be a critical factor in a crash, and we know how to investigate these specific cases to determine fault.
Sideswipe accidents: Resulting most often from inattentive drivers, a sideswipe by another vehicle causes damage to your car and may leave you injured. We need to hold negligent drivers accountable for such damage and injuries.
Single and multicar accidents: Whether you were the only vehicle that crashed or you were involved in an accident with multiple cars, our firm can assist you in taking action against any insurance company or other parties. Such action ensures your needs are met.
Tire blowouts: A tire blowout can cause one to lose control of the car, and the cause of such blowout often involves a tire defect.
Rollovers: Vehicle rollovers generally result in serious accidents. The occupants of the vehicle are at risk of sustaining injuries if the roof collapses or the vehicle rolls a number of times. Injured parties will require compensation.
Railroad crossing accidents: The lack of proper signs, lights or crossing arms at a railroad crossing results in very serious and fatal crashes at railroad crossings.
Sun glare: Bright, blinding glare, this decreasing visibility is no excuse to lose control of one’s car.

We have helped people recover substantial settlements in a wide range of car crash cases throughout the state of Massachusetts. This includes the largest liquor liability case in state history, which resulted in a more than $26 million settlement.

Understanding Common Car Crash Injuries In Massachusetts

There are a wide range of injuries that can occur from a wide range of auto accidents. At our firm, we have helped people recover for all types of injuries including the following:

Back injuries: Herniated disks, vertebral fractures, muscle sprains and strains
Amputations and lost limbs: Arms, legs, feet, fingers and toes
Paralysis: Any loss of function, including quadriplegia and paraplegia
Broken bones: Any bones in the body that are broken, crushed or shattered
Knee injuries: Ligament tearing and broken bones
Whiplash: Cervical spine injury and neck strains and sprains
Traumatic brain and head injuries: Closed head injuries, concussions, open head wounds
Burn injuries: Any degree of burn from fire, chemical exposure or electrocution
Hip and joint injuries: Dislocation, ligament tears and broken bones
Scarring: Disfigurement and scarring due to burns and other injuries
Hand and wrist injuries: Broken bones and crushed bones

When Children Are Injured In Car Crashes

Children are extremely susceptible to injury – even in a minor car accident. If your child receives injuries due to an accident, you need to take action to ensure you can take care of the child’s medical needs and protect his or her future.

We are advocates for everyone injured in car accidents. Our representation helps ensure children get the care they need. We also look out for the needs of the entire family.

The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C., Advantage

In the aftermath of a car accident, your primary focus should be on your physical and emotional recovery. Unfortunately, you might face insurance companies pressuring you to accept quick settlement that may not cover your long-term needs. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys are ready to step in and handle very aspect of your claim, from the initial investigation to aggressive negotiations.

Our goal is not simply to get you the money you need to cover your medical bills. We want to get you every penny necessary to cover all of the medical costs you encounter in the future because of the car accident. We want you to get the best medical care possible, and we will fight to see that you get the money necessary to cover that care.

Get The Information You Need After A Massachusetts Car Accident

If you are in a car accident, you are suddenly presented with a flurry of questions that require quick, informative answers. You need to know what steps to take to protect your right to seek proper compensation – and you need to know quickly.

What should you do immediately after a car accident?

Your personal well-being must come first and foremost after a crash. Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you seek to respond to what has happened.

Do get emergency medical care, if that is needed.
Don’t admit fault. Even if you think you were at fault, talk with a lawyer first before giving too much information to the other side.
Don’t leave the scene, unless you need to get immediate medical care.
Do exchange insurance information.

When should you contact an attorney after a car crash?

The short answer is sooner rather than later. If you are injured in a car accident, you cannot be certain at the time whether your injuries will heal quickly or worsen over time. This is especially true for brain injuries, but the same reasoning applies to other types of injuries as well. That is why it does not make sense to wait before contacting a lawyer after you are hurt.

What damages may be recovered for injuries suffered in a car accident?

The most immediate concern you have may be paying your medical bills. That is entirely understandable because those bills can really add up after a serious car accident.

Keep in mind, however, that a party found to have negligently caused your accident is responsible for much more than your medical bills. The available damages may also include other costs that you suffer due to the accident such as damage to your car, lost wages and lost earning capacity.

In Massachusetts, damages for pain and suffering may also be available for injuries suffered in a vehicle crash due to another’s negligence. If the accident was a fatal one, the damages you seek for the loss of your family member will be through a wrongful death lawsuit.

What happens if the other driver does not have insurance?

Handling insurance issues is a key part of our service to you. Our firm is completely committed to making sure that your interests are protected aggressively if insurance disputes arise.

If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, do not give up hope. You may still be able to recover under the uninsured/underinsured clause of your own insurance policy. There may also be causes of action available against other responsible parties such as a bar or restaurant that served too much alcohol to an intoxicated driver who injured you.

We Will Fight For Your Rights After A Vehicle Collision. Contact Us Today.

When injured in a car accident, don’t delay in reaching out to a lawyer. Turn to the skilled and experienced Worcester car accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. Call our firm today at 508-762-4327 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.